The
Mentorship Package
is offered to individuals and families that are looking to start/improve their
own small/ hobby livestock farming operation, and would like assistance
in setting up their farms. CornerStone
Farm Mentorship Program -
is a process whereby beginning farmers
learn from our farm experience in order to assist them with livestock/farm business
management challenges. Drawing upon our experiences and a willingness to share
information; the small farmer/hobby farmer learns key operational skills,
develops clarification to farm management challenges and obtains general support
and guidance. Mentoring is also a means of raising self-esteem and the
level of confidence needed to be a success. Planning
and Managing for Stewardship -
Integrated into much of CornerStone
Farm's work is an overall planning value that considers four main resources of
the "whole" -- farmland, environment, people and money -- and their interrelationships;
which translates into practical techniques for planning and managing farming operations. Purpose
of the Mentoring Program -
The purpose of the CornerStone
Farm Mentorship Program is to provide a source of guidance to beginning
small/hobby farmers interested in learning or improving their livestock
farming skills and enhancing their operations. Program
Objective -
To equip the small/hobby farmer with basic knowledge
through hands-on experience to livestock farming operations. Length
of Mentoring Program -
This includes a minimum of three
nights stay which will provide a basic overview of all livestock operations offered
on the farm. Longer stays will concentrate on particular areas of interest to
the beginning farmer. Lodging and meals are provided. Ongoing
Support -
To the best of our ability and experience, we will continue
to support and offer guidance once you have completed the program.
The
Basic Mentorship Package
Includes:
| Activities |
t Animal husbandry
for: | The basic care of farm animals |
| | * |
-Goats | -
nutrition, housing, predators | | |
* | -Poultry |
- pasturing,
poisonous plants | | | * | -Dairy
cows | - breeding, parturition |
| | * | -Donkeys/horses | -
basics in veterinary care | | |
* | -Hair
sheep | - basic costs |
|
| |
| | t
Farm maintenance | The basic care of farm property | | | |
- fencing: types and mending | | | |
- cleaning facilities | | | | -
basic tractor equipment needs | | | | | | | t
Household maintenance | The basic care of the farmhouse | | | |
- cleaning | | | | -
meals | | | |
- farm byproducts (eggs, cheese,
etc.) | | | | | | Stay | Minimum
3 nights stay required | | Meals |
Country Breakfast, Light Lunch, & Evening Dinner |
Mentorship
Rate
The Basic Mentorship Package
is offered year round. $185.00* per night Single occupancy
$230.00*
per night Double occupancy
$25.00 charge will be added for
an additional person per room per night’s stay. Maximum three persons per room.
Cot provided.
*Based on three night stay. Additional nights can be
added at a reduced rate calculated on length of stay. Discounts:
*
Clergy * Teachers * Military * Senior Citizens
* Pre-pay discount
of 5% applies to the Mentorship package for three nights or
more. Must be paid by check or money order two weeks prior to your arrival.
*
Children under five years of age are welcome free.
Ages six to ten receive a discount of 25% off,
when booking 2 rooms (discount does not apply to cot charge). Children ten and
older pay full price. A cot can be placed in rooms for children under ten years
of age with an adult. Well-behaved and well mannered children welcome. Please
see Policies
for further explanation on all restrictions and cancellation. Payment:
Charges (VISA, MasterCard), personal checks, traveler's checks, money orders and
cash accepted for deposit and final balance.
of
farm-life
CornerStone
Farm 525
Barnes Rd.
Red Oak, Virginia 23964
Toll-Free:
866-977-FARM (3276)
In
Virginia: 434-735-0527
e-mail us at The
Farm | 
The
Mentorship Package
